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Property Description
OPPORTUNITY IS KNOCKING! This 3 bedroom, 2 bath home is for sale for the first time ever! It has been in the same family for 65 years. Ready to be renovated and or reinvented in an amazing Wilmette location! Being sold, "AS IS." Don't miss this rare opportunity to create your dream home. Schedule a showing NOW!
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 2239 Washington Ave
General
- Price: $699,000
- Taxes: $6,567 (2024)
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: MRED
- MLS ID: 12488779
- Updated: 12/14/2025
- Added to Site: 99 day(s) ago
Interior
- Basement: Unfinished
- Fireplace: Yes
- Number of Fireplaces: 1
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 2
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Basement Baths: Yes
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 2
- Total Spaces: 2
- Parking Features: Heated Garage, Yes, Detached, Garage
Location
- Area: Wilmette
- County: Cook
- Township: New Trier
- Driving Directions: South of Lake Street and East of Hunter Road
School Information
- School District: 39
- Elem School District: 39
- Midd School District: 39
- High School District: 203
- Elementary School: Harper Elementary School
- Middle School: Wilmette Junior High School
- High School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
- Private School: New Trier Twp H.S. Northfield/Wi
Community
- Assoc. Fees Include: None
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Central Air Conditioning
- Heating Type: Natural Gas
Utilities
- Sewer: Public Sewer
- Water: Public
Structural Information
- Construction: Brick
- Exterior Const.: Brick
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Unfinished, Full
- Square Feet: 1,571
- Sq. Ft. Source: Assessor
- Year Built: 1960
- Built Before 1978: Yes
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.1745
- Lot Size Range: Less than .25 Acre
- Lot Dimensions: 50.1 x 133.7 x 67.9 x 179.2
Financial Considerations
- Assessment Year: 1960
- Tax Amount: $6,567.1
- Tax Year: 2024
- Pays Sewer: Public Sewer
Disclosures and Reports
- Ownership: Fee Simple
- Special Conditions: List Broker Must Accompany
- Property ID: 5331110910000
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Schools
Schools serving 2239 Washington Ave
School Districts:Wilmette School District 39, New Trier Township High School District 203
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Highcrest Middle School 569 Hunter Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 5-6 | 0.1 mi |
Romona Elementary School 600 Romona Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | PK-4 | 0.7 mi |
Wilmette Junior High School 620 Locust Road, Wilmette, IL 60091 | 7-8 | 0.5 mi |
New Trier Township H S Northfield 7 North Happ Road, Northfield, IL 60093 | 9- | 2 mi |
New Trier Township H S Winnetka 385 Winnetka Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093 | 10-12 | 1.5 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by Pitney Bowes and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 2239 Washington Ave
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
10/09/2025
Listed
$699,000
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MLS
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 2239 Washington Ave
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2023
$6,368
2%
$46,000
—
2022
$6,218
-15%
$46,000
11%
2021
$7,323
9%
$41,332
—
2020
$6,710
1%
$41,332
-9%
2019
$6,622
-4%
$45,420
-5%
2018
$6,918
5%
$47,868
—
2017
$6,609
-6%
$47,868
—
2016
$7,028
-17%
$47,868
24%
2015
$8,433
4%
$38,557
—
2014
$8,125
2%
$38,557
—
2013
$7,944
2%
$38,557
-4%
2012
$7,790
—
$40,212
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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2239 Washington Avenue, Wilmette, IL 60091 (MLS# 12488779) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms. 2239 Washington Avenue is currently listed for $699,000 and was received on October 09, 2025. Want to learn more about 2239 Washington Avenue? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Wilmette? You can browse all Wilmette real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

